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rayalextrujillo on January 6, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 active cell | Highlighted worksheet cell that is ready for data entry |
| active tab | The selected worksheet; the tab name of an active sheet is bold. |
| AutoCalculate area | can be used in place of a calculator or formula to view the sum, average, or other types of totals of a group of numbers on the worksheet |
| AutoCorrect feature | works behind the scenes, correcting common mistakes when you complete a text entry in a cell |
| bold | a typeface with thick heavy lines |
| category axis | horizontal axis of a chart, usually containing the names of data groups; in a 2-dimensional chart, also known as the x-axis |
| cell | basic unit of a worksheet into which you enter your data |
| cell reference | Indicates a cell's location and provides instructions for how cell data is copied or used in calculations |
| column heading | a column letter above the grid that identifies each column |
| dialog box | a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user |
| embedded chart | A chart is inserted in the center of the worksheet. |
| Enter box | completes the entry |
| file | collection of stored electronic data, such as text, pictures, video, and music |
| file name | the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files |
| fill handle | this is the name of the small black square that displays in the bottom right corner of the active cell |
| format | the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) |
| formula bar | displays the contents of the active cell and is used to create or edit text or values |
| gridlines | nonprinting lines that display on the screen to show the boundary lines of a table |
| in-cell editing | editing directly in the cell |
| in-Ribbon | shows common gallery choices on the Ribbon rather than in a dropdown list |
| Insert mode | new characters being added to existing characters |
| insertion point | blinking vertical line that shows were your text or object will be inserted. |
| left-aligned | flush with left margin with ragged right edge |
| menu | an agenda of things to do |
| merging cells | the process of creating a single cell by combining two or more cells |
| metadata | data about data |
| range | the limits of the values a function can take |
| row heading | a number at the far-left side of a row that can be clicked to select the entire row of cells |
| ScreenTip | information displayed in a small window when you rest the pointer over a button or window element |
| scroll arrows | arrows at the end of the scroll bar that can be clicked to move a document up, down, left, and right in small increments |
| scroll bars | appear on the right and bottom borders of a window when all of the contents of the window are not visible on the screen |
| scroll boxes | a box in the center of the a scroll bar that can be dragged to move a document as much as you want |
| splitting a merged cell | the process of unmerging or splitting a merged cell |
| status bar | displays the page number of the current page, number pages and words in document. |
| SUM function | a built-in spreadsheet formula that adds a range of cells |
| task pane | a separate window that enables users to carry out some Publisher tasks more efficiently. |
| workbook | An excel document which contains three worksheets by default but can have more than three |
| worksheet | the workspace made up of columns and rows where you enter data to create an electronic spreadsheet |
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